Living in Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Cheshire County is a county in New Hampshire with a population of around 75,909. The main communities are Jaffrey, Fitzwilliam, Rindge.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,668/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $343K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.2%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 33°F) and cool summers (highs around 72°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
Cheshire County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 43 and a moderately educated workforce (33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Democratic.
Cheshire County, New Hampshire
Home price trend in Cheshire County
Top Cities and towns in Cheshire County
Richmond
Population: 1,155
Home price:$275,081
Nelson
Population: 729
Home price:$362,468
Keene
Population: 23,409
Home price:$242,125
Jaffrey
Population: NA
Home price:$306,809
Hinsdale
Population: NA
Home price:$202,837
Winchester
Population: 4,341
Home price:$218,265
Alstead
Population: 1,937
Home price:$267,786
Chesterfield
Population: 3,604
Home price:$356,859
Swanzey
Population: 7,230
Home price:$261,872
Westmoreland
Population: 1,874
Home price:$329,905
Troy
Population: 2,145
Home price:$235,832
Marlow
Population: 742
Home price:$237,920
Marlborough
Population: 2,063
Home price:$249,914
Rindge
Population: NA
Home price:$364,051
Roxbury
Population: 229
Home price:NA
Walpole
Population: 3,734
Home price:$319,273
Harrisville
Population: 961
Home price:$376,664
Fitzwilliam
Population: NA
Home price:$280,418
Dublin
Population: 1,597
Home price:$408,460
Sullivan
Population: 677
Home price:$283,094
Stoddard
Population: 1,232
Home price:$328,694
Surry
Population: 732
Home price:$292,923
Rent Price trend in Cheshire County
Demographics & Amenities in Cheshire County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
43.1 Years
Average Family Size
2.96
Foreign-born population
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Cheshire County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Relatively Low
Terrain & Weather in Cheshire County
Average Summer temperature
87°F
Coast
1-3 hours
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
42.38 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Cheshire County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
64.1%
Total Employer Establishments
38,350
Poverty (%)
7.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
1.2%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Cheshire County
Cannabis
Decriminalized, Legal for medical use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inCheshire County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Cheshire County
Robbery
0.29/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.81/ per 1000
Burglary
3.46/ per 1000
Arson
0.09/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.51/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000